Porsche developing lightweight MSB platform for next-gen Panamera - report

 Porsche developing lightweight MSB platform for next-gen Panamera - report
Porsche Panamera V6 first photos - 16.02.2010

Could also be used by Bentley and Lamborghini

New details are starting to emerge about the MSB platform (modular standard architecture) that will reportedly underpin future Bentleys, the next-generation Porsche Panamera and possibly a Lamborghini or two.

According to Car and Driver, the platform is being developed by Porsche and will be used on front-engined, rear- and all-wheel drive vehicles. The architecture will reportedly have steel and aluminum construction which could enable it to weigh at least 200 lbs (91 kg) less that the current Panamera platform.

Source: Car and Driver

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 BeatriceMitchell BeatriceMitchell
It's not just a rumour. Volkswagen announced it at the bottom of the MQB press release.
February 3, 2012 10:25 am
 BrianWCF BrianWCF
Can you paste that excerpt here because I dont see any mention of applications for Bentley or Lamborghini. Nor does it say anything about MSB being 200 lbs lighter.
February 3, 2012 11:03 am
 eitanros eitanros
Do they steel use it??
February 3, 2012 11:06 am
 Mito Mito
already they are thinking of another platform, this car has is still sort of new. Look at the maserati quattroporte, that has been out 6years+ and it looks better with age. Why not just add new lightwieght doors or boot lid or bonnet or seats or interior. But at least keep this mk1 version for anther 3 to 5 years. About time you've bought a car another one comes outs. Cant keep up
February 3, 2012 11:29 am
 sideskraper sideskraper
It will be around for at least that length of time. A platform takes time to develop, and then more time to develop the vehicle itself.
February 3, 2012 11:36 pm
 Ceramic Rabbit Ceramic Rabbit
Porsche is planning to make their next car lighter than the current one? What news!
February 3, 2012 5:30 pm
 rambo_005 rambo_005
The news is not just that the next Panamera will be lighter, but that Porsche is developing a lighter, modular platform to be used by the top end VW Group models, the likes of the Bentley Continental, VW Phaeton, Lamborghini Estoque etc...
February 4, 2012 12:24 am